They Disappeared

They Disappeared
Rick Mofina

A loving family, fracturing under pressure… Jeff Griffin, a mechanic, and his wife, Sarah, travel from Montana to Manhattan to give their nine-year-old son, Cole, his dream vacation as they secretly face the heart-wrenching turmoil that has them teetering on divorce. In the wake of their heartbreak, a mother and son disappear…While sightseeing near Times Square, Jeff steps into a store to buy batteries for their camera—but upon returning to the street he finds that Sarah and Cole have vanished. A frantic father searches for clues as time ticks down… Battling his anguish and police suspicions, Jeff fights to rescue Sarah and Cole.He knows now that the love he and Sarah have is worth saving. But he could lose the chance to tell her amid growing fears that they have become entangled in an unfolding plot that could have global consequences.

A loving family, fracturing under pressure…

Jeff Griffin, a mechanic, and his wife, Sarah, travel from Montana to Manhattan to give their nine-year-old son, Cole, his dream vacation as they secretly face the heart-wrenching turmoil that has them teetering on divorce.

In the wake of their heartbreak, a mother and son disappear…

While sightseeing near Times Square, Jeff steps into a store to buy batteries for their camera—but upon returning to the street he finds that Sarah and Cole have vanished.

A frantic father searches for clues as time ticks down…

Battling his anguish and police suspicions, Jeff fights to rescue Sarah and Cole. He knows now that the love he and Sarah have is worth saving. But he could lose the chance to tell her amid growing fears that they have become entangled in an unfolding plot that could have global consequences.

Praise for the novels of Rick Mofina

THE BURNING EDGE

“All of the great thriller elements are in abundance: a terrifying villain, a woman in the wrong place at the wrong time and a reporter seeking answers at all costs. A winner in every aspect, and a must-read.”

—RT Book Reviews

“Rick Mofina’s tense, taut writing makes every thriller he writes an adrenaline-packed ride.”

—Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author

“The Burning Edge kept me up into the early morning hours—the plot is so well written that I could not put the book down!”

—www.ReadertoReader.com

IN DESPERATION

“A blisteringly paced story that cuts to the bone. It left me ripping through pages deep into the night.”

—James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author

“Hell hath no fury like a mother wronged. In Desperation is a superbly written thriller that plumbs the depths of every parent’s nightmare. Timely, tense, and terrifying, this book is sure to be a big hit!”

—Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author

THE PANIC ZONE

“Taut pacing, rough action and jagged dialogue feed a relentless pace. The Panic Zone is written with sizzling intent.”

—Hamilton Spectator

“Mofina’s on top of his game, pulling together a wickedly complicated plot with great skill and assurance. Genuinely chilling.”

—RT Book Reviews

VENGEANCE ROAD

“Vengeance Road is a thriller with no speed limit! It’s a great read!”

—Michael Connelly, New York Times bestselling author

“A gripping, no-holds-barred mystery…lightning paced…with enough twists to keep you turning pages well into the wee hours. Vengeance Road is masterful suspense.”

—Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author

They Disappeared

Rick Mofina

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This book is for

Margaret Slavin Dyment

Contents

Chapter 1 (#ue6b7db1f-70e4-5b8d-b9d7-932cc8fd6bfb)

Chapter 2 (#ue2b033e2-a60f-5b55-bc7c-fc61d0b959b9)

Chapter 3 (#uf99c1d17-dd3e-5b96-a319-e56b5f9c3ba1)

Chapter 4 (#u8876c88d-3eaa-508a-b403-6a13217087d2)

Chapter 5 (#u64a43e1d-4e68-5f3a-b713-24d7742a3863)

Chapter 6 (#u92fd7963-2bd3-5176-ad10-fe7211101270)

Chapter 7 (#u0601936f-8499-5ec0-8d9c-62b9eeb8caab)

Chapter 8 (#u770695ca-0fc4-521e-8562-552b2490760e)

Chapter 9 (#ueb25f428-61dc-5ad8-bf21-198421f2882e)

Chapter 10 (#u2b8bbb8b-cf3d-5b8c-a994-4dea53cb4b61)

Chapter 11 (#ue56cad80-1a15-53ef-baa6-7acf1eebb3e0)

Chapter 12 (#ub11190fb-ab6a-5d4f-8a70-ae4ad4a8b898)

Chapter 13 (#ub56d509d-7bca-5d6b-8ccd-33b30350f3d2)